RSCC Moves Express-AM33 Satellite to Target Maritime Customers

The Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC), an entity operated by the Russian state, has moved its Express-AM33 satellite from the 96.5 degrees East orbital position to the 11 degrees West slot. The company announced the transition on Aug. 17 and said the move was made as RSCC looks to target a stronger position in the global maritime market. To move the satellite to the new position, the Express-AM33 satellite made 120 orbits around the Earth at an altitude of 35,880 km, covering 31.7 million km in the process. More

(Source: Via Satellite - Aug 18)